Former USMNT star Taylor Twellman shared an intriguing anecdote, shedding light on Lionel Messi’s down-to-earth nature after the Argentine legend’s transfer to Inter Miami.
The 36-year-old, a World Cup winner, decided to join the Herons in the summer of 2023 following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Despite his immense global fame and status, Messi possesses a remarkably ordinary side to his character.
Recounting a particular incident when the eight-time Ballon d’Or recipient sought out a local barber, Twellman recounted on the Rich Eisen Show (via GOAL):
“I’m walking around town and I step into this barber’s shop. It’s kind of busy. I walk in and there is Messi stuff all over. This is the shop where he first needed a haircut.
He walked in, with two of his boys, waited in line, and was like ‘hey, I’d like to get cleaned up’. That’s how normal he is.”
“It’s the most absurd thing. This is a global superstar. He’s on the same par as Taylor Swift. He’s walking into a barber’s shop, waiting and all the barbers are looking and going ‘Who’s the 5’7 dude that just walked in looking like Messi and asking to get cleaned up?’” he added.
Since joining Major League Soccer, Messi has notched up 11 goals and provided six assists in 15 appearances across various competitions. Fans can anticipate his presence for Inter Miami in their upcoming league clash against LA Galaxy on Sunday (February 25).
